THE FIRM

Messrs Sivananthan was established on 15th March, 1995 by
its Principal Partner and Founder, Datuk N. Sivananthan. The Firm was set up as a boutique
litigation-based practice made up of young, talented lawyers with an uncompromising standard for
top-quality legal work. The practice grew from strength to strength and at its peak, comprised of
some 16 lawyers with around 40 support staff . The original firm was made up of 3 departments:
Construction and Arbitration, Civil and Corporate Litigation and Criminal.

In 2009, the Partners felt that it would be prudent for each department to
establish itself as a boutique litigation practice in its own practice area and Sivananthan then
re-established itself as a boutique criminal litigation practice, the first of its kind in Malaysia.
The firm's sole focus on criminal work has ensured that the lawyers and staff are fully conversant
with the unique features of the criminal justice system and the firm is also fully equipped with all
the necessary resources to provide top end legal service to our clients.

The reborn Sivananthan has now expanded into a many lawyers firm, which is still
growing and is now the largest criminal boutique practice in this country. Clients who come to us
know that no stone will be left unturned in providing the best representation required, from
investigation, trial and right up to the appellate stages. The breadth of experience from its
lawyers stretches right up to 25 years with frequent, if not, daily appearances in the most serious
and complex cases at all levels of the Malaysian Courts.

Counsel, International Criminal Court (ICC)

Member, International Criminal Bar (ICB)

Member, International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA)

Datuk N. Sivananthan

Founding Partner

Education

LLB (Hons) University of Warwick

Of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister

Advocate & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore

Counsel, International Criminal Court (ICC)

Member, International Criminal Bar (ICB)

Member, International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA)

Datuk N. Sivananthan, the founding partner of the Firm, regularly represents both
individual and corporate clients in complex securities offences, white-collar
crimes, corruption charges and general offences under the Penal Code. He
provides a wide range of services from advisory work to appearances at all
levels of the Malaysian courts. His versatility as a criminal lawyer also
extends to handling environmental and preventive detention matters. An
experienced litigator, Datuk Siva works tirelessly towards the cause of his
clients who are well served by his practical and hands-on approach in charting
the best solutions possible.

Datuk Siva is also the first Malaysian to be admitted as a counsel of the
International Criminal Court based at The Hague. Outside of work he enjoys
diving and riding his Harley.

Datuk N. Sivananthan, the founding partner of the Firm, regularly represents
both individual and corporate clients in complex securities offences,
white-collar crimes, corruption charges and general offences under the Penal
Code. He provides a wide range of services from advisory work to appearances
at all levels of the Malaysian courts. His versatility as a criminal lawyer
also extends to handling environmental and preventive detention matters. An
experienced litigator, Datuk Siva works tirelessly towards the cause of his
clients who are well served by his practical and hands-on approach in
charting the best solutions possible.

Datuk Siva is also the first Malaysian to be admitted as a counsel of the
International Criminal Court based at The Hague. Outside of work he enjoys
diving and riding his Harley.

Tina Ong

Partner

Education

LLB (Hons) UKM

National University of Malaysia (UKM)

Tina Ong

Partner

Education

LLB (Hons) UKM

National University of Malaysia (UKM)

Tina joined the Firm in July 2008 and is currently a Partner in the Firm. Tina
first tried her hands in the area of banking litigation upon being called to the
Bar on 26 May 2007. However, after a year of practice in it, Tina realized that
her passion lies in criminal practice and thereafter started her journey as a
defence counsel with the Firm.

During her tenure with the Firm, Tina has been exposed and involved in various
types of criminal cases and these include general crimes, capital punishment
cases, commercial crimes and preventive detention. Tina has handled trials from
the lower Courts up to the High Court and also argued appeals in both the Court
of Appeal and the Federal Court. Besides defence work, Tina also specializes in
criminal advisory and represents aggrieved individuals and corporations in
dispute settlements.

In her free time, Tina enjoys reading and spending quality time with her
daughter.

Partners: Brookes
LLM (BPP, London)
Of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister

Tina joined the Firm in July 2008 and is currently a Partner in the Firm.
Tina first tried her hands in the area of banking litigation upon being
called to the Bar on 26 May 2007. However, after a year of practice in it,
Tina realized that her passion lies in criminal practice and thereafter
started her journey as a defence counsel with the Firm.

During her tenure with the Firm, Tina has been exposed and involved in
various types of criminal cases and these include general crimes, capital
punishment cases, commercial crimes and preventive detention. Tina has
handled trials from the lower Courts up to the High Court and also argued
appeals in both the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. Besides defence
work, Tina also specializes in criminal advisory and represents aggrieved
individuals and corporations in dispute settlements.

In her free time, Tina enjoys reading and spending quality time with her
daughter.

Datuk N. Sivananthan

Founding Partner

Education

University of Warwick

Of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister

Advocate and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore

Defence Counsel, International Criminal Court

Elected Council Member, International Criminal Bar

Datuk N. Sivananthan, the founding partner of the Firm, regularly represents both
individual and corporate clients in complex securities offences, white-collar
crimes, corruption charges and general offences under the Penal Code. He
provides a wide range of services from advisory work to appearances at all
levels of the Malaysian courts. His versatility as a criminal lawyer also
extends to handling environmental and preventive detention matters. An
experienced litigator, Datuk Siva works tirelessly towards the cause of his
clients who are well served by his practical and hands-on approach in charting
the best solutions possible.

Datuk Siva is also the first Malaysian to be admitted as a counsel of the
International Criminal Court based at The Hague. Outside of work he enjoys
diving and riding his Harley.

Tina Ong

Partner

Education

LLB (Hons) UKM

National University of Malaysia (UKM)

Tina joined the Firm in July 2008 and is currently a Partner in the Firm. Tina
first tried her hands in the area of banking litigation upon being called to the
Bar on 26 May 2007. However, after a year of practice in it, Tina realized that
her passion lies in criminal practice and thereafter started her journey as a
defence counsel with the Firm.

During her tenure with the Firm, Tina has been exposed and involved in various
types of criminal cases and these include general crimes, capital punishment
cases, commercial crimes and preventive detention. Tina has handled trials from
the lower Courts up to the High Court and also argued appeals in both the Court
of Appeal and the Federal Court. Besides defence work, Tina also specializes in
criminal advisory and represents aggrieved individuals and corporations in
dispute settlements.

In her free time, Tina enjoys reading and spending quality time with her
daughter.

Partners: Brookes
LLM (BPP, London)
Of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister

PRACTICE AREAS

CRIMINAL LAW

We are experienced in dealing with criminal law, which in short
include the following:

CAREERS

We employ, reward and promote the brightest legal talent.

This section provides information about working at Sivananthan. If you require
any further information or simply wish to make a general recruitment enquiry please e-mail us at recruitment@malaysiancriminal.lawyer. We
will treat any application or enquiry confidentially.

If you join us, you will find we are fully committed to helping you develop and
broaden your skills, whatever your role. You will have the opportunity to learn as you work
alongside colleagues who are leaders in their area of practice and to build on your skills through
our training programmes.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to make a lateral
move, either as a lawyer or business professional, find out what we can offer - and decide if we are
the right firm for you.

*Please note that all applicants for the position of Associate or Pupil must possess an Upper Second Class or a CGPA in excess of 3.30 Honours Degree. Applicants without the above qualifications will not be considered.

Barristers will be required to possess a Very Competent grading for the Bar Finals in addition to the above.

CLP graduates will be required to possess a minimum of a Lower Second Class grading in addition to the above.